Queen of Top of the Pops

 Ooh, ooh, I was dancing with the 29th of August 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Bonny tune

29-8-97:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss

(10) JON BON JOVI – Queen Of New Orleans

Getting the show underway with his second of two solo top ten hits, but it got no higher.

(3) SHOLA AMA – You’re The One I Love

Here with her second of three top ten hits but it got no higher.

(12) CONNER REEVES – My Father’s Son

With his first of five top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(14) UB40 – Tell Me Is It True

In the studio tonight but the song was at its peak.

(7) TINA MOORE – Never Gonna Let You Go

Here with her only top ten hit but it got no higher.

(25) SYMPOSIUM – Fairweather Friend

Performing their third of three top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(2) CHUMBAWAMBA – Tubthumping

A second studio performance but the song couldn't get to number one.

(1) WILL SMITH – Men In Black  (video)  (and credits)

Third of four weeks at number one.

Tubthumping of the Pops

 We'll be singing when we're the 22nd of August 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Mega hit

(2) CHUMBAWAMBA – Tubthumping

Getting tonight's show underway with their biggest hit and their first of two top ten hits but it could get no higher.

(11) OTT – All Out Of Love

With their third of four top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(17) LIVIN’ JOY – Deep In You

Here with their sixth and final top 40 hit but it got no higher.

(4) DANNII MINOGUE – All I Wanna Do

In the studio with her first top ten hit in four years but it got no higher.

(22) STEREOPHONICS – A Thousand Trees

Making their studio debut with the second of twenty-five top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(NEW) MARK OWEN – I Am What I Am

Here to perform a song that will peak at number 29.

(9) SUEDE – Filmstar

Performing the fifth and final single from their number one album, Coming Up.

(1) WILL SMITH – Men In Black  (video)  (and credits)

Second of four weeks at number one.

Top of the Pops Anthem

 A time to live, a time to die, a time for the 15th of August 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Deaf leopard

15-8-97:   Presenter:  Denise Van Outen

(8) MEREDITH BROOKS – Bitch

Performing her only top ten hit and it peaked at number 6.

(4) WET WET WET – Yesterday

This Beatles cover was at its peak.

(14) OLIVE – Outlaw

With their second and final top 40 hit but it got no higher.

(6) MARY J. BLIGE – Everything

At its peak.

(21) THE WILDHEARTS – Anthem

Rocking the studio tonight but got no higher.

(26) ROBYN – Do You Know (What It Takes)

Her first of three top 40 hits but it got no higher.

(20) KYM MAZELLE – Young Hearts Run Free

This disco cover was at its peak.

(1) WILL SMITH – Men In Black  (video)  (and credits)

First of four weeks at number one.

Top of the Pops Know What I Mean

The following three editions of Top of the Pops 1997 (25th July, 1st August, 8th August) will not be shown on BBC4 due to Puff Daddy at number one again. So another mighty thanks goes to Anonymous for making them available at WeTransfer.

25-7-97:   Presenter:  Zoë Ball

(2) OASIS – D’You Know What I Mean?
(11) GARY BARLOW – So Help Me Girl  (video)
(10) CHANGING FACES – G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
(8) ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Lazy Days
(5) ULTRA NATÉ – Free  ®
(7) THE SEAHORSES – Blinded By The Sun
(3) GALA – Freed From Desire
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)  (and credits)

1-8-97:   Presenter:  Mary Ann Hobbs

(2) BOYZONE – Picture Of You
(21) REEF – Yer Old
(19) UNIVERSAL – Rock Me Good
(10) U2 – Last Night On Earth  (video)
(3) BACKSTREET BOYS – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)  (video)
(16) MORRISSEY – Alma Matters
(6) MEREDITH BROOKS – Bitch
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)  (and credits)

8-8-97:   Presenter:  Phill Jupitus

(3) PETER ANDRE – All About Us
(6) THE NOTORIOUS BIG – Mo Money Mo Problems  (via satellite)
(13) THE LEVELLERS – What A Beautiful Day
(14) PAUL WELLER – Brushed  (video)
(18) NORTH & SOUTH – Tarantino’s New Star
(9) COOLIO feat. 40 THEVZ – C U When U Get There
(5) TEXAS – Black Eyed Boy
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)  (and credits)

Freed From Top of the Pops

 My love has got the 18th of July 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Lady Ga-la

18-7-97:   Presenters:  Jayne Middlemiss & Jo Whiley

(4) GALA – Freed From Desire

Getting tonight's show underway with her only top ten hit and it peaked at number 2.

(5) MICHAEL JACKSON – History  (live from Wembley)

At its peak.

(20) DUBSTAR – No More Talk

Here tonight but got no higher.

(3) COOLIO feat. 40 THEVZ – C U When U Get There  (video)

His fourth and final top ten hit.

(NEW) U2 – Last Night On Earth  (video)

Will peak at number 10.

(7) SHAGGY feat. MARSHA – Piece Of My Heart

With us in the studio but go no higher.

(1) OASIS – D’You Know What I Mean?  (and credits)

Just the one week at number one, unfortunately for these repeats.

I'll Be Missing You Top of the Pops

 The following three editions of Top of the Pops 1997 (27th of June, 4th of July and 11th of July) will not be shown on BBC4 due to them featuring Puff Daddy. So a whopping big thanks goes to Anonymous for making each of them available at WeTransfer:

27/6/97

27-6-97:   Presenter:  Jo Whiley

(4) OCEAN COLOUR SCENE – Hundred Mile High City
(21) BRAND NEW HEAVIES – You Are The Universe
(5) BLUR – On Your Own  (via satellite)  ®
(16) PRIMAL SCREAM – Star
(2) THE VERVE – Bitter Sweet Symphony  (video)
(9) CAST – Guiding Star
(11) CELINE DION – Call The Man  (video)
(8) ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN – Nothing Lasts Forever
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)  (and credits)

4/7/97

4-7-97:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss

(6) ULTRA NATÉ – Free
(9) PET SHOP BOYS – Somewhere  (video)
(12) FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – I’m Not In Love/Scooby Snacks
(28) PAULA COLE – Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?
(3) NO DOUBT – Just A Girl  (video)
(2) SASH! feat. RODRIGUEZ – Ecuador
(11) OCEAN COLOUR SCENE – Hundred Mile High City
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)  (and credits)

11/7/97

11-7-97:   Presenter:  Zoë Ball

(3) 911 – The Journey
(12) ALISHA’S ATTIC – Air We Breathe
(17) TEENAGE FANCLUB – Ain’t That Enough
(5) TODD TERRY – Something Goin’ On
(8) SHERYL CROW – A Change Would Do You Good  (Glastonbury footage)
(4) ULTRA NATÉ – Free
(1) PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS – I’ll Be Missing You  (video)
(NEW) OASIS – D’You Know What I Mean?  (video)  (and credits)

Top of the Pops Hits the Sky

 I know a place where the sun hits the 20th of June 1997 edition of Top of the Pops!

Top sun hit

20-6-97:   Presenter:  Jayne Middlemiss

(25) LISA STANSFIELD – Never Gonna Give You Up

Getting the show underway with her seventeenth and final top 40 hit but the song got no higher.

(10) SUPERGRASS – Sun Hits The Sky

Brightening up the studio but the song got no higher.

(2) ETERNAL feat. BEBE WINANS – I Wanna Be The Only One

The former number one back in the studio for a fourth week in a row, albeit with a different gospel version of the song.

(6) THE CHARLATANS – How High

Performing their fourth and final top ten hit but it got no higher.

(NEW) MICHAEL JACKSON – History  (video)

Will peak at number 5.

(NEW) BLUR – On Your Own  (via satellite)

Will also peak at number 5.

(NEW) PET SHOP BOYS – Somewhere (video)

Will peak at number 9.

(21) DEL AMITRI – Not Where It’s At

Here with a song that got no higher.

(16) FINLEY QUAYE – Sunday Shining

Performing his first of five top 40 hits but this one got no higher.

(1) HANSON – MMMBop  (and credits)

Third and final week at number one.